Oil and Gas Service Group Vacancies

The company is an emergent Nigerian based oil and gas service group focused primarily on the Nigerian Marine Geophysical, Geo-hazard, Construction and Geotechnical market. As part of a continuing program of growth, we me seeking to recruit suitable candidates to support our marine survey capability from near shore to deepwater environments. Successful candidates will be expected to work closely with other teams, clients and sub-contractors: only healthy, fit, honest male candidates with the ability to work without supervision with qualifications not less than second class upper/upper credit need apply for these positions. An excellent command of. English, above-average IQ will be major considerations in selecting the right candidates. However candidates with lower qualifications but with cognate work experience of five years and above may apply.

PARTY CHIEF – (Offshore)

• MSc/B.Sc or 5 years experience with offshore Seismic, Digital and Analogue Survey
• The Party Chief is responsible for safe, efficient and timely condition of offshore project operations and for assurance of QHSE.
• In addition to direct supervision of Survey team will be required to manage the day-to-day work programme.
• Close liaison with Client Representative, Ship's Master and Project Manager will be required constantly.
• Strong technical and operational knowledge, communication, man-management skills and prior experience as Party Chief on a geo-hazard vessel are essential.

SENIOR SURVEYOR (Offshore)
• M.Sc/ B.Sc/HND Surveying/Geoinformatics/Land/Hydrographic Surveying
• Educational and operational experience with principles of surveying will be essential Construction operational experience; Pipelay support, Rig & Underwater Positioning, familiarity with LBL Acoustics USBL
• Sector Scanning Sonars, ROV operations, MBES Swathe and working knowledge of Quinsy will be considered. Although training can be given.
• Successful candidate will be responsible for correct acquisition and processing of all positioning data (vessel & sensors) and bathymetric data.
• He will be responsible for calibration of survey sensors and be required to perform the duties of either an “Online Navigator" or a "Data Processor".
• A minimum of 4 years experience post degree or at least 6 years of relevant industry experience will be essential. RICS or similar certification will be an added advantage.

SENIOR ANALOGUE SURVEY ENGINEERS – (Offshore)
• M.Sc/B.Sc/HND Electronics/Electrical Engineering/Engineering Physics
• Analogue Survey Engineer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of the analogue geophysical survey equipment.
• Construction operational experience i.e. Pipelay Support, ROY operations, positioning support will be preferred along with familiarity with USBL, LBL Acoustics.
• Side Scan and Sector Scan Sonars, Single Beam and Multibeam Echo Sounders/Swathe, SBP, marine magnetometer and working knowledge of Quinsy or similar, although training can be given.
• A strong technical and electronic background is essential whilst a practical ability to problem solve is necessary.
• Time served should be a minimum of 3 years offshore.
• Successful candidate will operate, maintain and repair company operated analogue and/or positioning equipment.
• The Engineer shall have at least five years experience in the field of offshore analogue and/or digital survey acquisition and will have a proven record of supervising offshore survey engineering teams.
• An expatriate will be preferred for this position.

SENIOR DIGITAL SURVEY ENGINEER/SEISMIC OBSERVERS/SEISMOLOGISTS- (Offshore)
• M.Sc/B.Sc/HND Electronics/Electrical Engineering/Geophysics/Engineering Physics
• Digital Survey Engineer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of the digital seismic survey equipment.
• Experience with seismic streamers, airgun arrays, seismic recording systems is absolutely necessary
• A strong technical and electronic background is essential, whilst a practical ability to problem solve is necessary.
• Time served should be a minimum of 3 years on either a land or marine seismic crew as a seismic observer or seismologist.
• The Engineer shall have a proven record of supervising land/offshore survey /seismic teams.
• An expatriate will be preferred for this position


DATA PROCESSOR/GIS/CARTOGRAPHER – (Offshore/Onshore Lagos)
• Data processor is responsible for processing Data from Online acquisition system into final charts in format and specifications as project requires.
• Will be responsible for generating, updating and maintaining a database.
• Experience with AutoCad, ARC-GIS, Microstation, Quinsy software and Microsoft office is preferred
• Experience with MBES processing using Caris/Isis and production of DTM charts is of benefit
• Construction operational experience i.e. Pipelay support, ROV operations, will be preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience working in the survey/oil and gas industry will be essential.

GEOPHYSICIST/SEISMOLOGIST (Offshore)
• B.Sc/B.Tech/M.Sc Applied Geophysics
• Successful candidate shall have at least FIVE years experience in either land or marine seismic survey acquisition and will have a proven record of QA/QC processing or/and interpreting, reporting for 20 seismic surveys.
• Proficiency in the use of Promax and, or a seismic interpretation software is a plus. Ability to identify bad traces, noise, ensure that acquired seismic data is within client specifications is essential.
• Training will be provided.

PROJECT ASSISTANT
• Required to join the Project Team, responsibilities include coordinating technical and commercial evaluation of tenders along with preparation and submission of bid documents.
• This position is considered the 'seed bed' for project management and candidates may be trained and mentored into a project management role.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, along with commercial awareness are essential.
• Familiarity with the offshore industry is desirable.

GUN MECHANIC
• Candidate for this position must possess relevant qualification with at least 3 years cognate experience as a Gun Mechanic.
• The candidates should posses a good knowledge of general mechanics, splicing ropes, assembly of synflex air-lines, basic computer skills for gun controller.
• Candidate will perform repairs and maintenance of high pressure air guns and firing lines, ensuring that the air guns and compressors are in good working condition, will maintain and service seismic compressors, airguns and controller.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward application and comprehensive curriculum vitae with email and telephone numbers to: hydronav529@rediffmail.com and Ihsconsultantsafrica@yahoo.com.Only candidates with a minimum qualification of Second class upper and above only need apply. HND/OND Upper Credit holders with requisite experience may apply
Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical which will include drug and alcohol screening. HUET and BOSIET certifications will be a plus and successful candidates must be able to work under pressure, must be mobile, flexible and have a positive attitude and outlook.